550 new buses for the West Midlands in £100m deal

National Express West Midlands has signed a £100m deal for 550 new buses for its fleet across Birmingham & the Black Country.

The region's largest bus operator says the new vehicles will contain the very latest technology, including climate control, high-definition CCTV, and GPS systems which it says will improve reliability.

600 new buses are being made, of which around 550 will be coming to the West Midlands Credit: ITV News Central

The small & medium single decker, and double decker buses will be made by British firm Alexander Dennis Ltd, and will support more than 2000 jobs at its bases in Scarborough, Falkirk and in Surrey.

National Express says the buses are kitted out with all the latest technology Credit: ITV News Central

National Express say the investment is both a boost for passengers and also British business, and expect the new buses to be on the road by the end of the year.

The £100m deal will support 2000 British jobs. Credit: ITV News Central